Take your acting further with deeper character work and technique

Acting Improvers Classes

Acting Improvers Classes

The Acting Classes - Improvers are designed for those who have completed our Beginners Acting Course, studied elsewhere, or have some foundational training (such as drama or performing arts at college level). This acting course builds on your existing skills with a focus on spontaneity, impulse, and creative play, all within a supportive and challenging environment.

Across the course, you’ll expand your technical range and confidence as a performer. You'll deepen your knowledge of text analysis, character creation and development, as well as technical aspects of performance such as blocking, voice work, and movement. Guided by an experienced tutor, improve your skills through individual feedback while working in a supportive and exciting ensemble environment.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Deepen your craft to create truthful, layered performance.

  • Build on your foundation: Develop more refined acting techniques
  • Expand your comfort zone: Challenge yourself with both improvised and scripted work
  • Broaden your technique: Explore multiple acting methods to find what works for you
  • Script to screen: Work with more complex scenes with sub-text to create multi-layered performances
  • Enhance life skills: Acting improves communication, confidence, and creativity - valuable on stage and off
  • Prepare for progression: Get ready for advanced-level classes or audition-based projects

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
03 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
14 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
09 Jan 2027 - 13 Feb 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
20 Feb 2027 - 03 Apr 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks (no class 27 Mar)
£250.00
10 Apr 2027 - 15 May 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
03
Oct
03 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
14
Nov
14 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
09
Jan
09 Jan 2027 - 13 Feb 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
20
Feb
20 Feb 2027 - 03 Apr 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks (no class 27 Mar)
10
Apr
10 Apr 2027 - 15 May 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
Scene Work

Develop your text analysis and delivery through scripted scene work, exploring a variety of texts and performance styles.

Confidence and Creativity

Strengthen your expression, spontaneity and creative confidence as an actor.

Character and Objectives

Use given circumstances, tactics, and clear objectives to bring greater truth and energy to your scenes.

Voice and Movement

Unlock heightened freedom and range through targeted vocal and physical exercises.

Stagecraft and Rehearsal

Understand blocking, staging and rehearsal technique, helping you work more confidently in performance.

Completely new to acting?

If you’re just starting out, we recommend beginning with one of our Acting Beginners courses. These friendly beginner courses will help you build confidence, learn essential acting techniques and understand how to perform naturally in front of an audience.

Useful information

1
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is ideal for anyone who has completed a Beginners Acting Course (with us or elsewhere) or has some prior acting or drama training.
2
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all scripts and materials are provided. Just wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring a bottle of water.
3
What acting methods will I be taught?
We take a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on a variety of techniques including Stanislavski, Meisner, Method, and Boal. This allows you to explore different ways of working and discover what suits your style.
4
Can I repeat this course?
Yes - in fact, we recommend taking each Acting Course level more than once with different tutors. You won’t repeat content, as each teacher brings a fresh perspective and new creative material.
5
What comes after the Improvers course?
Once you’ve developed confidence and consistency at this level, you may wish to move on to our Intermediate Acting Course, or audition for one of our performance-based company projects, such as the Assemble Theatre Company or the Actors Company.

Other Acting Improvers options

Looking to push yourself in other Acting courses? We have specialist courses and performance companies in a variety of techniques below.

Browse Courses

You can filter Courses by month and tutor

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026
Thu
18:10-19:40
8 weeks
A. R
£250.00
03 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
14 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
09 Jan 2027 - 13 Feb 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
20 Feb 2027 - 03 Apr 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks (no class 27 Mar)
£250.00
10 Apr 2027 - 15 May 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
22 May 2027 - 26 Jun 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
03 Jul 2027 - 07 Aug 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
14 Aug 2027 - 18 Sep 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
25 Sep 2027 - 30 Oct 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
06 Nov 2027 - 11 Dec 2027
Sat
12:10-14:10
6 weeks
£250.00
03
Sep
03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026
£250.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:10-19:40
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: A. R
03
Oct
03 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
14
Nov
14 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
09
Jan
09 Jan 2027 - 13 Feb 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
20
Feb
20 Feb 2027 - 03 Apr 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks (no class 27 Mar)
10
Apr
10 Apr 2027 - 15 May 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
22
May
22 May 2027 - 26 Jun 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
03
Jul
03 Jul 2027 - 07 Aug 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
14
Aug
14 Aug 2027 - 18 Sep 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
25
Sep
25 Sep 2027 - 30 Oct 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks
06
Nov
06 Nov 2027 - 11 Dec 2027
£250.00
Day:Sat
Time:12:10-14:10
Duration:6 weeks

Payments options

Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off*

Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off*

*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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City Academy, Farringdon
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